Japan Tenders - September 30, 2026

Daily index of selected Japanese public procurement tenders published on this date.

  • Notices scanned: 70
  • Relevant (shown): 32 (9 active, 2 sole-source notices, 21 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 38
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Digital Transformation, Digitization, Energy, Government Systems, Medical, Research, Semiconductor, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Sugars Analysis System

Notice

This procurement is for one sugars analysis system to be delivered by March 31, 2027, to the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. Specifications and delivery location will be provided in the bidding documents. Participation requires submission of a pledge to prevent misuse of public research funds.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 29, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: FUJIWARA Osamu, Director of the Kanondai 3rd Management Department, Headquarters Management Division, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#2 - Complete Stereotactic Neurosurgery Equipment Set

Open tender

The National Hospital Organization Nara Medical Center is procuring a complete set of stereotactic neurosurgery equipment. The contract includes all costs related to purchase and delivery, with fulfillment by March 31, 2027, at the Nara Medical Center. Participation requires specific qualifications under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for medical equipment sales in the Kinki region.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kiyoshi Nagata, Director of National Hospital Organization Nara Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#3 - Purchase of Wide-Area 3D Measuring Machine

Open tender

National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the purchase of a wide-area three-dimensional measuring machine according to the provided specifications. The machine is to be delivered and installed at the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute in Aomori Prefecture by February 26, 2027. The tender includes submission deadlines and requires compliance with QST's contract regulations and submission of a non-affiliation pledge regarding organized crime groups.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 16, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#4 - Procurement of Inter-Base Connection Lines for Card Management System

Open tender

This public tender by the Local Government Information Systems Organization seeks suppliers for inter-base connection lines related to the card management system. The procurement is conducted via open competitive bidding with specific qualification requirements including telecommunications registration and confidentiality pledges. The contract period and location will be defined according to the procurement specifications.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Shiibashi Akio, Director of the Local Government Information Systems Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#5 - Operation and Maintenance of Business Report Electronic Reporting System

Open tender

Welfare and Medical Service Agency (WAM) seeks comprehensive operation and maintenance services for its electronic reporting system for business reports. The contract includes a migration period from April 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027, followed by an operations and maintenance period until September 30, 2032. Performance location will be designated by the agency's Chief of Accounting Treasury Department.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 10, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Welfare and Medical Service Agency (WAM)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Digitization

#6 - Installation-type Residual Chlorine Meter

Open tender

Otsu City is conducting a public competitive tender for one installation-type residual chlorine meter to be delivered to the Water Reclamation Center at 1-1 Yumihama, Otsu City. The delivery deadline is February 26, 2027. Participation requires submission of qualification documents including an application and pledge, with eligibility limited to registered suppliers of scientific and surveying instruments within specified neighboring prefectures.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 26, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Otsu City - Keiyaku Kanzai-ka
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#7 - Installation of ECR Ion Source for Space Radiation Testing Environment

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is procuring the installation of an ECR ion source to establish an environment for space radiation testing. Delivery terms, location, and detailed conditions are specified in the tender documentation. Participants must meet qualification requirements and demonstrate a rapid after-sales service and maintenance system.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 20, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#8 - Gas Chromatograph System

Notice

This procurement is for one gas chromatograph system by the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. Specifications and delivery details are defined in the bidding documents. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 29, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: FUJIWARA Osamu, Director of the Kanondai 3rd Management Department, Headquarters, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#9 - Basic Design Work for Harmonic Filter in Central Substation Upgrade

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is soliciting bids for the basic design work of a harmonic filter related to the upgrade of the central substation at the Naka Fusion Science and Technology Research Institute. The contract execution location is in Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, with a deadline for completion on February 26, 2027. Tender documents are available until October 20, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is November 13, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 13, 2026, 14:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Energy
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (2)

This procedure is classified as sole-source and is not an open competitive tender. Direct participation is not applicable, but the notice may indicate existing government demand and active relevant vendors in Japan.

#1 - Contract for maintenance of radiation therapy equipment

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering contract for comprehensive maintenance services of radiation therapy equipment at the National Hospital Organization Hakodate Medical Center. The contract is planned to be awarded on October 30, 2026, to Elekta K.K. due to absence of competition for technical reasons.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Elekta K.K.
  • Procuring entity: Shiitani Norihiko, Director of the National Hospital Organization Hakodate Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#2 - Purchase of Equipment for NanoTerasu Public Beamline Network System Connectivity

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for the purchase of equipment to develop the connectivity environment of the NanoTerasu public beamline network system and for investigation and evaluation purposes. The contract will be awarded by single tendering due to interchangeability requirements. The procuring entity is the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 13, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Nippon Steel Solutions Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Masahiko Hattori, Director of the Financial Department, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom, Research
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (21)

#1 - Use of IBM Cloud Services for Server Infrastructure Renewal

Sole-source notice

This single tendering notice concerns the use of IBM cloud services for the renewal of the server infrastructure related to the common platform. The contract is scheduled for October 21, 2026. The procuring entity is Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd., represented by Deputy Representative Executive Officer Tachibana Jun.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 21, 2026
  • Intended vendor: IBM
  • Procuring entity: Tachibana Jun, Deputy Representative Executive Officer, Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud

#2 - Service Provision for AI Automated Scoring Support System

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for the provision of services related to an AI automated scoring support system. The contract is planned to be awarded to Fujitsu Limited under the protection of exclusive rights. The procurement is managed by the Japan Sports Promotion Center's Finance Department.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 21, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity: Nagai Tsutomu, Director of General Affairs and Finance, Japan Sports Promotion Center
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

#3 - Provision of Common Cloud Services for Operational Use

Request for comments

AIST invites comments on draft specifications for common cloud services for operational use. Draft specifications are available until 14 October 2026, subject to advance submission of the AIST confidentiality undertaking. Comments are due by 21 October 2026 at 17:00 JST. This is a pre-tender consultation.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud

#4 - Design, Development, and Implementation of Child Consultation Office Support System Using Generative AI FY2026

Call for proposals

Tochigi Prefecture is conducting an open proposal to select a contractor for the design, development, and implementation of a child consultation office support system utilizing generative AI for fiscal year 2026. The contract period runs until March 31, 2027, with a maximum contract amount of 21,949,400 JPY including tax. Participation requires meeting specified qualifications and submitting required documents by October 14, 2026 (participation declaration) and October 30, 2026 (proposal submission).

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Participation request deadline: October 14, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tochigi Prefecture
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#5 - Cloud service for version upgrade of HR and Payroll System (COMPANY)

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for a cloud service related to the version upgrade of the HR and Payroll System (COMPANY). The contract will be awarded by single tendering due to protection of exclusive rights. The contract award is expected on October 21, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 21, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Works Human Intelligence
  • Procuring entity: Katayama Susumu, Deputy Director of Japan External Trade Organization
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#6 - Additional Virtualization Infrastructure Software for Mutual Aid Business Systems

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the additional acquisition of virtualization infrastructure software for mutual aid business systems, including lease, maintenance, and support services. The contract is planned to be awarded on October 21, 2026, through single tendering due to interchangeability reasons. The intended vendor is Hitachi, Ltd.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 21, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: TAKAHASHI Kazuo, Contract Section, Financial Affairs Dept., Japan Private School Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#7 - Purchase of Small Animal Head-Mounted Two-Photon Microscope Control and Measurement System

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is procuring a control and measurement system for a small animal head-mounted two-photon microscope. The contract performance deadline is February 26, 2027, and the place of performance is as specified in the tender documents. Tender documents were available until October 20, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is October 21, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Medical

#8 - Purchase of Portable Eye-Tracking Device

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the purchase of a portable eye-tracking device. The contract performance deadline is December 18, 2026, and the place of performance is as specified in the tender specifications. Tender documents are distributed on weekdays excluding holidays and year-end periods, with submission deadline on October 21, 2026, 17:00.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#9 - Procurement of Microsoft Software Upgrade and Systemwalker Desktop Restore Licenses

Notice

This tender is for the procurement of Microsoft software upgrades and additional licenses for Systemwalker Desktop Restore at the Gifu Vocational Ability Development Promotion Center. The contract terms, specifications, and execution location will be determined according to the provided specifications. The procurement is conducted by the Independent Administrative Institution for Employment Support of the Elderly, Disabled and Job Seekers, Gifu Branch.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Independent Administrative Institution for Employment Support of the Elderly, Disabled and Job Seekers, Gifu Branch
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#10 - Planning Support for Digital Talent Skill Platform Business Concept

Open tender

This procurement is for planning and conceptual study support services related to a digital talent skill platform by the Innovation Platform Agency, Japan (IPA). The detailed scope, deadlines, and bidding procedures are specified in the bidding documents. The contract will be awarded by comprehensive evaluation within the estimated price range.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAITO Soichiro, Director of the Innovation Platform Agency, Japan (IPA)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Digital Transformation

#11 - Procurement of Medical Test Reagents (Reannouncement)

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a full set of medical test reagents. Delivery is required to the Japan Institute for Health Security's National Center for Global Health and Medicine and the National Kohnodai Medical Center between November 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027. Bidders must meet specific qualifications including licensing for medical device sales under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Japan Institute for Health Security
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#12 - Inspection of Dräger Medical Equipment

Open tender

This procurement is for inspection services of medical equipment manufactured by Dräger at the National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center. The contract period is from the contract date until March 31, 2031. The procurement is conducted via open competitive bidding with specific qualification requirements.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAKAMURA Yohei, Contract Section Chief, Planning Division, National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#13 - High-Precision TDC Unit

Open tender

Procurement of a high-precision Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) unit by RIKEN National Research and Development Agency. The notice does not provide additional details on specifications or usage.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#14 - HSC Archive Data Publication JBOD Machine Set

Open tender

This procurement is for a set of JBOD machines intended for publishing HSC archive data. Delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, to a location designated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Detailed specifications and quantity are provided in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 13:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Organization for University Research Initiatives
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data

#15 - Finance Lease for System-Related Equipment at Bank of Japan

Open tender

Bank of Japan invites competitive bids for a finance lease of system-related equipment to be installed at its Fuchu Annex. The lease term is 48 months starting January 1, 2027. Detailed specifications are provided in the tender documents distributed via the electronic bidding system.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 7, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: Bank of Japan
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#16 - FY2026 Research on Rule Formation Strategy for AI-Driven Material Development Data Collaboration and Secure Computation

Open tender

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan is procuring research services for a rule formation strategy related to inter-company data collaboration and secure computation technology in AI-driven material development. The research includes investigation of challenges in composite new material R&D, domestic needs for AI-driven data collaboration, trends in secure computation technology, and standardization strategies. The contract period is until March 15, 2027, with deliverables including detailed reports and data sets. Confidentiality and information security measures are strictly required.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 10:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TAMAI Yuko, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: AI, Data, Cybersecurity, Research

#17 - Charge Measurement Device

Open tender

Procurement of a charge measurement device by RIKEN, the National Research and Development Agency. The notice is brief and does not specify further details or conditions.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#18 - 65nm CMOS Process LSI One Set

Open tender

National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) is soliciting bids for one set of 65nm CMOS process LSI. Delivery is required by March 16, 2027, to the Ookayama Campus, South Building 3, 8th floor. The procurement follows a lowest-price bid method with specific qualification requirements for bidders.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Semiconductor

#19 - Renovation and operation of Metropolitan Expressway ETC Corporate Card billing website

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the renovation and operational services for the Metropolitan Expressway ETC Corporate Card billing website for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The contract will be awarded through single tendering procedures due to interchangeability reasons. Price negotiation will be conducted based on submitted proposals before contract conclusion.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 21, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hakuhodo Marketing Systems Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Yoshiyuki Aoki, President of Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#20 - Procurement and Maintenance of Server Infrastructure HW/SW for Common Platform Renewal

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns the purchase and maintenance of server infrastructure hardware and software related to the renewal of the common platform. The contract is scheduled for award on October 21, 2026, with Japan IBM Corporation as the intended vendor due to compatibility reasons under the Agreement on Government Procurement.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 21, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Japan IBM Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Jun Tachibana, Executive Vice President, Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#21 - Correction and Maintenance of the Ministry of Finance Financial Bureau Information System

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the correction and maintenance of the information system used by the Ministry of Finance Financial Bureau. The notice requests comments on the draft specifications for this work. The submission deadline for comments is October 21, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 30, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: KUDO Daiki, Contract Section 1, Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Finance
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Government Systems

This page is based on the official Kanpo tender notice, with translation and a preliminary business assessment by I.J. Do. The official Japanese notice and tender documents are binding.

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